Obituaries
Carolyn Elaine Bolen
Mar 12, 2026
Carolyn “Elaine” Bolen of Mexia, Texas, took her final, peaceful nap on March 12, 2026, while listening to music and surrounded by the nurses who cared for her. Born in Boise, Idaho on April 29, 1944, to Wes and Carol Lyons, Elaine grew up with a big laugh, a bigger heart, and a gift for caring that shaped her whole...
Rufus Wayne Brooks
Mar 9, 2026
Rufus Wayne Brooks (Brown), 72, passed away March 9, 2026 in Mexia surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born May 5, 1953, in Mexia, Tx. to Irma Jean Brooks and Lloyd Brown. He grew up in Mexia and graduated from Mexia High School, Class of 1971.
Wayne began working at the City of Mexia, where he held the same position...
Wilbert Stocker
Mar 7, 2026
Wilbert Stocker, 87, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1938, in Lancaster County, Kentucky, and grew up in Lexington, Kentucky.
Wilbert proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he learned the trade of electrician—skills that would shape the rest of his life. After his service, he went on to own and operate...
Dorothy Faye Calame
Feb 25, 2026
Dorothy Faye (Keathley) Calame, 81, of Wortham passed away February 26, 2026. After battling courageously to be with her family here, she has been reunited with her husband, Charles, and daughter, Lanette, in the perfection of Heaven prepared for her by our Lord and Savior.
Dorothy was born July 10th, 1944, in Corsicana, Texas, to Andrew Webb and Otsie (Fox) Keathley....
Donna Kay Carter
Feb 23, 2026
Donna passed away peacefully in the arms of her son at 2:00 a.m. on February 23, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Booneville, MS, to the late Travis Willis Sr. and Bobbie Willis, Donna was a 1979 graduate of Trinity Christian Academy. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated worker, holding various roles ranging from...
Hannah Ann DeLong O'Donnell
Feb 17, 2026
Hannah Ann DeLong O’Donnell of Conroe, Texas, formerly of Huntsville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, with her granddaughter, Britney Alisa Ann, by her side.
Graveside services will be held on March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Mexia Cemetery, 704 E. Evelyn, Mexia, Texas, with Reverend Karen Pettit of Christ Episcopal Church in Mexia, Texas, officiating, under the...
James Edward Howard
Feb 17, 2026
James Edward Howard passed away February 17, 2026 in Mexia at the age of 66. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
James was born on October 16, 1959 in Madisonville, Texas to...
Dorothy Mae Vinson
Feb 13, 2026
Dorothy Mae Flowers Vinson, of Coolidge, passed away on February 13, 2025 in Mexia at the age of 96. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 in the First Methodist Church in Coolidge with Pastor Michael Hensley officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Coolidge...
Leslie Don Cook
Feb 11, 2026
Leslie Don Cook, 81 of Axtell Texas, passed away peacefully on February,11, 2026 in Waco, Texas after a brief illness surrounded by his wife and daughter. Leslie was born on April 20, 1944, to Alton and Ruby Lee (Prince) Cook, in Gholson, Texas. Leslie dedicated 37 years of service to TxDot and retired in 2007.
Leslie is survived by his wife...
Edward Jay "Sonny" Bowden
Feb 6, 2026
Edward Jay “Sonny” Bowden, 83, of Mexia passed away February 6, 2026 in Fort Worth surrounded by his loving family. After fighting courageously to stay with his earthly loved ones, he has been made whole in his new home prepared especially for him.
Sonny was born September 15, 1942 in Mexia, Texas to Edward Jay and Vera Mae Rogers Bowden. He...
Armando Avendano Torres
Feb 5, 2026
Armando Avendano Torres, 63, passed away on February 5, 2026 in Mexia, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Armando was born in Piedras Negras, Mexico to Benito Torres-Lopez and Martha Avendano Torres. He worked in the oil field for many years.
Armando and Maria were married for 45 years; they were blessed with four children and five grandchildren. There was nothing...
Charlotte Darlene Morton
Jan 30, 2026
On January 30, 2026, Charlotte Darlene Morton departed her temporary dwelling place for her eternal home, which she had longed for so many years.
Darlene was born April 8, 1938 in Old Union to Charlie and Nellie Castlow Sanders. She remained in Limestone County for most of her life. She married Finis Lee (Tubby) Morton on December 10, 1955. They were...
Wanda Nell Thornton
Jan 27, 2026
Wanda Nell Thornton, 88, passed away on January 27, 2026, at her home in Mexia, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation with the family will be from 1-2:30 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2026, at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Old Bethel Cemetery.
Wanda was born in Kickapoo, Texas to Cleburn and Madell (Williams)...
Vance Ray Rose
Jan 24, 2026
Vance Ray Rose passed away on January 24, 2026 in Mexia, Texas at the age of 79. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor David West officiating. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in the Prairie...
Zora Mary Lou Steele
Jan 21, 2026
Zora Mary Lou (Turner) Steele passed away at her home at the age of 72 on January 21, 2026, in Elm Mott, Texas. She was born on March 27, 1953 to Billy Gene and Ella Dee (Berry)Turner in Clovis, New Mexico.
Zora enjoyed being at home and being a housewife and it was important for her to keep her home clean...
Andy Baruch Patterson
Jan 20, 2026
Andy Baruch Patterson was deeply loved and eagerly awaited long before his birth. His name was chosen with care, and prayers were spoken over his life from the very beginning.
Andy was wanted, celebrated, and cherished always. While held close to Mom’s heart, Andy heard Dad’s voice, the laughter of his siblings, and the familiar sounds of home. The womb was...
Barbara Ellen Shamblin
Jan 18, 2026
Barbara Ellen Shamblin, 72, of Mexia, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 24, 1953, in Mexia, to James L. and Marie Person, she remained a proud lifelong resident of her hometown.
Barbara devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally. She served the Mexia community as a dedicated...
Karen Annette Gardner
Jan 2, 2026
Karen Annette Gardner passed away January 2, 2026 at her home in China Spring, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 63. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Dubois officiating. Ferron Williams, Bill Gipson, Bobby Carpenter, Doug Williams, Casey Williams, and Chris Rasmussen will serve as pallbearers....
Joseph Richard Grimm
Dec 30, 2025
Joseph Richard Grimm was born on April 29, 1960 and passed away on December 30, 2025. He was born in San Diego, California to Deanna Bennett Flanagan, who preceded him in death.
Joe is survived by his wife, Cheri Reed Grimm, and his daughter, Christina Marie Grimm.
Joe served in the United States Army from April 1979 to April 1982. He served...
Ashley Marie Davenport
Dec 30, 2025
Ashley Marie Davenport was born on February 18, 2003 to Trozy and Melissa Davenport. At 22 years of age, she had already touched the hearts of so many. Being an active part and believer in sharing the Gospel, Ashley spent her holidays in college going to Colorado and Nevada on Mission trips. After graduating college with a Bachelor’s in Psychology,...
